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At last, night market season has arrived. The annual crop of night markets seem to reward us for trudging through cold days all winter—and now enduring sweltering days not quite perfect for dining outdoors.
A bevy open-air night markets will pop up around town this summer, from the Bronx to Brooklyn and Manhattan to Queens. Plus, the Vegan Night Market and Latin Night Market are back! We've rounded up details on all of them, so grab some cash and make plans to eat locally—and deliciously.
Bronx Night Market
Runs on the first Saturday of the month
Despite announcing that the Bronx Night Market would close for good, this popular market is coming back for 2024 just in a new location. Find it in Fordham Plaza on the first Saturday of each month through October.
Expect a new-and-improved Bronx Night Market that feels like a community space, with new eatery Cafe Locale right at the center of it all.
Other activities include a pop-up bookstore curated by Bronx is Reading, which will host a bunch of literary activities for folks of all ages; a new general store filled with fresh products sourced locally called Fordham Farmers Market; Bronx Native's beloved Tiny Desk concert series; and a vegan bazaar that will promote the sort of healthy foods that the "traditional" market does not regularly pay attention to.
Uptown Night Market
Runs on the second Thursday of the month
The massive foodie fest at Uptown Night Market is back in Harlem, running monthly into the fall. Expect more than 80 food, beverage, and merch vendors showcasing the talents of locals in the community.
The free-to-attend outdoor event series runs on the second Thursday of the month now through October. Find the all-ages event at 133rd and 12th Avenue in West Harlem.
This super popular event draws a crowd of 15,000 people time after time for foods like Mexican-style hot dogs, tacos, empanadas, shish kebabs, and lots more.
Queens Night Market
Runs every Saturday
It’s hard to get good food on the cheap, but for seven years, Queens Night Market has prided itself on offering the city’s best eats for just $5-6.
The foodie festival runs on Saturday nights through the summer at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. New this year: The event will open at 4pm, an hour earlier than it has in the past and will include even more vendors than usual.
There will also be other items sale besides food, including vintage apparel, handmade jewelry, ceramic products, locally produced art pieces, crochet toys, stationery, and much more.
In its existence, the market has attracted over 2 million visitors, helped launch 350 new businesses in New York and represented more than 90 countries through its vendors and their food. In 2022, the event averaged over 15,000 attendees each Saturday night.
Brooklyn Night Market
Runs on the last Monday of the month
Newer to the night market scene, the Brooklyn Night Market quickly grew a devoted following, attracting thousands to Industry City for an open-air food and drink festival. The market is back for 2024 on the last Monday of each month from April to October.
Dine around with an extensive selection of cuisines from around the world, as well as live music and other activities. The event strives to celebrate the diverse food and vibrant culture in New York City. In the market’s third season, expect more than 65 vendors producing dishes and libations from all corners of the world.
The market "stands as a testament to the borough's culinary prowess, creating a space where residents and visitors alike can savor the essence of Brooklyn's dynamic and ever-evolving gastronomic scene," event organizers say.
Find it at Industry City, 36th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue.
Vegan Night Market
Runs on the first Tuesday of the month
Romaine calm: The Vegan Night Market is coming back to Manhattan! The Vegan Night Market first launched in 2023, and it quickly gained a following of plant-powered eaters. Now it's coming back to Manhattan once again, starting on May 7 and running on the first Tuesday of the month through October at Columbus Circle.
You'll get the chance to taste vegan foods from a variety of local vendors while listening to live music in a crowd of like-minded folks. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or curious about trying some plant-based meals, all are welcome.
Find the Vegan Night Market every Tuesday through October from 12-8pm. It's free to enter. The market's hosted by Masc Hospitality Group (MHG), which runs several other night markets around town.
Lincoln Center Night Market
Wednesdays-Sundays through August 10
This newly announced night market joins in with Lincoln Center's Summer for the City programming. The "outdoor food emporium" is open every night from Wednesdays through Sundays starting at 5pm through 10pm. The market will be in place now through August 10, excluding July 4.
A number of vendors have already been announced, including Harlem Seafood Soul (lobster rolls! Waffle skewers! Mac and cheese bites!), Japanese purveyor Yakitori Totto, Mexican destination Maya's Snack Bar, Haitian restaurant Bunnan and Cocotazo, a Puerto Rican eatery.
Union Square Night Market
Thursdays, July 11-August 1
This new open-air market will run for four Thursdays at Union Square Park's South Plaza, starting July 11 and stretching through August 1. It will be presented by Urbanspace, the same folks who puts on the square's Holiday Market each year, so you already know that they know what they're doing.
Though a full food vendor lineup is still to come, the Union Square Night Market by UrbanSpace will feature the tasty wares of 20 independent and local vendors.
Latin Night Market
Friday, October 18
Dedicated to the cuisine and culture of the Latin diaspora, this event kicked off last year with near 20,000 fans. It's back for 2024 in the Dyckman area with to showcase South and Central American cultures offer. Expect a lineup of 50 vendors offering a diverse array of Latin flavors, plus a festive musical lineup.
"The Latin Night Market is more than an event; it's a celebration of diversity, community, and the vibrant tapestry of Latin culture," event organizers say.
There's just one remaining date for this market—Friday, October 18—so don't miss it. The event occurs in Uptown Manhattan on Dyckman Street between Dyckman Plaza and Inwood Park.